1、信丰中学2017-2018学年第二学期高二第一次月考英语试题命题人：夏焕君 审题人：宋艳第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A The Louvre （卢浮宫）is one of the most famous museums in the world. Situated in the heart of Paris along the Seine River and built in 1204, it presents its visitors with
2、 an impressive collection of art from all over the world. Almost 10 million people visit the Louvre every year. The museum has over a million pieces of art, but at the moment only 35,000 are on display, spread over an area of 60,000 square metres.The Louvre was built as a castle in the 12th century.
3、 As time went on, it expanded, with some parts rebuilt and new wings added. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Louvre served as the royal palace for French kings. It became an art museum when the French king Louis XVI moved his residence to Versailles. During the French Revolution in 1789, the Louv
4、re became a public museum New collections have been added ever since. The museum offers collections ranging from early Mesopotamia, ancient Greece and Egypt, the Roman Empire down to the impressionists of the 19th century. The most famous painting in the Louvre is Leonardo da Vincis Mona Lisa. The R
5、enaissance painting is protected by bulletproof glass and flanked by museum guards. Other popular works of art include the Venus of Milo and The Dying Slave by Michelangelo In the 1980s, the Louvre was completely redesigned. A huge complex was built under the courtyard. In front of the Louvre, there
6、 is a glass pyramid, through which people enter the museum It is in contrast to the unique architecture of the museum itself. The Louvre consists of three separate wings that span four floors. It is so huge that you simply cannot see everything in a single day. The museum offers many guided tours ra
7、nging from introductory tours that show the museums masterpieces to theme tours of a specific period of art.21. When was the Louvre Museum opened as a public museum? A. In1204. B. In1789. C. In the 1600s. D. In the 1980s. 22. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about? A. The variety of collect
8、ions. B. The access to the museum. C. The building style of the museum. D. The methods of protecting the collections. 23. What can we know about the glass pyramid in front of the museum? A. It serves as an exit from the museum. B. It was once home to the kings of France. C. It was designed as a muse
9、um for displaying collections of art. D. The style of its architecture is quite different from that of the museum.B Many people go mad when they sit next to a child who is screaming in an airplane. Some travelers get nervous, not only because planes are packed and foot space is limited, but also bec
10、ause crying babies get on their nerves. In some cases parents dont do anything to stop screaming, in others nothing helps to calm a child down.Now more and more travelers are demanding child-free flights or sections reserved for families on planes. Some passengers would even pay extra money if they
11、could avoid the crying and screaming of children in the cabin. Many parents are in favor of the suggestion as well because crying children are a stress for them too. A section for parents and their children would give families a chance to laugh, cry and talk to their children. The airlines themselve
12、s, however, do not like this idea. They say that flying is a tough industry and they are not going to tell passengers to take another flight if they want a certain one. There are many difficulties in family sections on planes too. How would you arrange the seating? What if parents want to sit in the
13、 back row and children up in the front? What would happen if a large family suddenly cancelled a flight? If you provide an area for families some people might then want a section for obese people, or ones only for seniors. Airlines simply cant let that happen. One airline official especially trained
14、 to handle children says there are things parents can do to make flying with children more stress-free. You could supply an infant with something to do during a flight or request a seat in the last row of the plane where you wouldnt bother anyone else. In any case, its important to stay calm.24.Chil
15、d-free flights in the second paragraph probably refers to “flights ”. A. without children B. without payment C. with crying babies D. with a lot of toys 25. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text? A. Nothing can be done to calm a crying child down on a plane. B. You can avoi
16、d sitting with children if you pay extra money. C. Children screaming in the cabin can be tolerated by other passengers. D. Airlines would have many difficulties if passengers could choose their seats. 26. Whats the airlines attitude towards dividing special sections on planes? A. Supportive. B. Opp
17、osed. C. Doubtful. D. Optimistic. 27. What can we infer from the text A. We can choose a child-free flight in the near future. B. Children will have more space to play on the plane. C. All air attendance must be trained how to deal with children. D. Crying children can still be a trouble for many pe
18、ople on a plane.CYoung drug abuse is becoming a serious problem in many countries. It leads to numerous consequences at the health, economic, social and legal level. In addition, because of abusing drugs, many people become victims of violence or engage in risky, unplanned sex.Whether you smoke mari
19、juana (大麻), drink alcohol or inject heroin, there are risks involved with using drugs that can range from addiction to death. Alcohol is our most common drug. Teens have access to it at parties, and they can obtain it from older friends who are of legal age to buy it Tobacco is legally available, bu
20、t cigarette smoking is also highly addictive. Visiting disco has given a boost to the problem. Young people in poor conditions seem to be the most exposed population group to drug abuse, especially drop-outs and street kids, who often get together and inject heroin. Since heroin is commonly injected
21、, users are often at risk of HIVIAIDS, which can be transmitted through shared needles There are mainly five basic reasons why young ones might be drawn to drugs. They want to feel grown-up and make their own decisions. They want to fit in. They want to relax and feel good They want to take risks an
22、d rebel. They want to satisfy their curiosity. So health professionals and the parents should help through early education about drugs. Knowing the risks can help them make better decisions that positively affect their health. Its encouraging to know that many social and religious institutions have
23、taken a serious note of the problem of drug addiction and sincere efforts are being made by many individuals and organizations. Government should fund this kind of support, because it is no longer a problem for individual families, but for society as a whole. I strongly suggest that children keep aw
24、ay from drugs.28. What does the underlined word boost in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Reduce. B. Change. C. Benefit. D. Increase. 29. Which is the basic reason for childrens liking for drugs according to the text? A. They are curious about drugs. B. They are too young to control themselves. C. They
25、 want to set an example for their friends. D. They expect to draw attention from others. 30. What can we infer from the text? A. Everyone can buy alcohol from a shop. B. The government advocates a total ban on alcohol. C. Street kids are more likely to develop AIDS. D. The drug abuse is no longer a
26、problem for individuals. 31. Whats the writers main purpose in writing this text? A. To list the reasons for drug abuse. B. To advise how to fight with drugs. C. To explain the consequences of drug abuse. D. To appeal to children to keep away from drugs. DJohn and Bobby joined the same company toget
27、her just after they graduated from university the same year. Both of them worked very hard. Several years later, however, the boss promoted Bobby to manager but John was still a worker. John could not take it, and gave his resignation to the boss He complained that the boss did not think much of tho
28、se who were hard -working, but promoted only those who flattered (奉承) him. The boss knew that John had worked very hard for the years. He thought a moment and said, “Thank you for what you said, but I hope you will do one more thing for our company before you leave.” John agreed: The boss asked him
29、to go and find anyone selling watermelons in the market. John went and returned soon. He said he had found a man selling watermelons. The boss asked how much they cost every kilogram. John shook his head and went back to the seller to ask and returned to tell the boss $1.2 every kilogram. The boss t
30、old John to wait a second, and he called Bobby to come to his office. He asked Bobby to go and find anyone selling watermelons in the market. Bobby went and returned, saying, Boss, only one person is selling watermelons. $1.2 every kilogram, and $10 for 10 kilograms. The seller has 340 melons. On th
31、e table there are 58 melons, and each weighs about 2 kilograms. They were brought from the South two days ago. They are of good quality. Hearing what Bobby said, John realized the difference between himself and Bobby. He decided to stay and learn from Bobby.32. How did John feel when Bobby was promo
32、ted to manager? A. Worried. B. Nervous. C. Angry. D. Helpless. 33. Why did the boss ask John to finish a task before he left the company? A. He wanted him to make more contribution to his company. B. He wanted him to learn more about himself. C. He wanted to give himself enough time to find another
33、employee. D. He wanted to compare the differences between his two employees. 34. What can we infer from the text? A. The boss was wise. B. John was lazy and didnt like his job. C. Bobby was narrow-minded. D. Few watermelons have been sold out. 35. What does the story want to tell us? A. The boss sho
34、uld treat all his workers in a fair way. B. The boss should not promote one who flatters him. C. One should not only work hard but also use his head. D. One should try to get every detail of watermelons.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Water is the most important liquid
35、we know. It is in the ground and in the air that we breathe All animals, plants and humans need water to survive. 36 Water consists of very small molecules. Each of them has two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. Water can be a solid, a liquid or a gas, depending on the temperature it has. At 0 wat
36、er freezes and turns into ice. Do you know why you should let water out of pipes during the wintertime? 37 At 100 water boils and escapes as a vapour into the air. Between these two states water is a liquid Water in our daily lives There would be no life on earth without water. We use water in our h
37、ouses for cooking, bathing and washing the dishes. 38 In many dry areas farmers must bring water to the fields through canals. Industries and factories also use water. Power stations burn coal which turns water into steam. Water and the human body The human body is made up largely of water. Up to 75
38、% of our body is water. Water helps us digest food. 39 It also needs water to help carry away the substances that we do not need any more. A normal human needs about 2 to 3 litres of water a day to survive World water supply 40 However, clean water, is getting rarer because of pollution. About 97% o
39、f the worlds water is in the oceans. Only 3% is the freshwater in lakes, rivers and glaciers. Much of the world has enough fresh water but there are regions that are too dry and don t get enough rain.A. Chemistry of water B. The importance of water C. Water is used to grow food. D. It may freeze and
40、 burst the pipes. E. The amount of water we have on earth is always the same. F. Chemical reactions in our body would not be possible without water. G. Some areas do not have enough water because people waste it.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入
41、空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Once upon a time, there lived a man who had a very lovely little daughter. One day, the man punished his 5-year-old daughter for 41 the familys only roll of expensive gold wrapping paper. 42 was tight, and he became even more upset 43 , on Christmas Eve, he saw that the child ha
42、d pasted （粘贴） the gold paper so as to 44 a shoebox to put under the Christmas tree. 45 , the next morning the little girl, filled with 46 , brought the gift box to her father and said, This is for you, Daddy! The father was 47 by his earlier overreaction. But when he opened it, he found it was 48 an
43、d again he said angrily, dont you know, young lady, when you give someone a present theres supposed to be something inside the 49 ? The little girl 50 with tears rolling from her eyes and said: Daddy, its not empty. I blew 51 into it until it was all full. The father was shocked. He fell on his knee
44、s and 52 his arms around his precious little girl. He begged her to 53 him, asking for her pardon for his 54 anger. An accident 55 the life of the child only a short time later. It is told that the father 56 that little gold box by his bed for all the years of his life. 57 he was discouraged, frustr
45、ated or faced 58 problems he would open the box, 59 an imaginary kiss, and remember the 60 of this beautiful child who had put it there.41. A. wasting B. stealing C. polluting D. destroying42. A .Task B. Time C. Money D. Schedule43. A. before B. when C. after D. until44. A. decorate B. design C. men
46、d D. fasten45. A. Then B. Therefore C. Consequently D. However46. A. curiosity B. surprise C. excitement D. disappointment47. A. stressed B. relaxed C. embarrassed D. disappointed48. A. full B. empty C. golden D. delicate49. A .package B. pocket C. wallet D. bag50. A. turned around B. looked around
47、C. turned up D. looked up51. A. emotions B. wishes C. dreams D. kisses52. A. left B. withdrew C. raised D. put53. A. forgive B. charge C. blame D. thank54. A. unusual B. unnecessary C. unbearable D. unimportant55. A. saved B. changed C. took D. ruined56. A. hung B. deserted C. displayed D. kept57. A
48、 Whenever B. Whatever C. However D. Whoever58. A unique B. difficult C. different D. negative59. A. move out B. pull out C. take out D. pick out60. A. tree B. love C. box D. gift第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节：（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。John Snow was a famous doctor 61 attend
49、ed Queen Victoria as her personal physician. But he wanted to help ordinary people 62 (expose)to cholera. This was the deadly disease of 63 (it) day. No one knew the cause and cure. There were two theories that 64 (possible) explained how cholera killed people. The first suggested that cholera multi
50、plied in the air. The second showed that people absorbed this disease 65 their bodies with their meals.John Snow suspected that the second theory was correct. So when another outbreak hit London in 1854, he concluded the water was 66 (blame). Next, John Snow looked into the source of the water. He f
51、ound that the river was polluted by the dirty water from London. He immediately told people to remove 67 handle from the pump, so that it could not be used. He also found 68 (support) evidence from two other 69 (dead) that were linked to the Broad Street outbreak.To prevent this from happening again
52、, John Snow advised that the source of all the water supplies 70 (examine). Finally, King Cholera was defeated.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修
53、改后的词。注意： 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。The other day, I walked into a shopping mall and found a beautiful girl smile to me, but I couldnt remember who she is at all. I felt so ill at ease that all I did was only to gently stand there and try her best to smile as brightly as possibly. S
54、uddenly, a crazy idea came into my mind that I decided to keep on talking with her because I didnt know her. Luckily, we had had a pleasant conversation for ten minute. But when say good-bye to each other, we both suddenly realized she had mistaken me with my elder sister. What embarrassing experien
55、ce it was!第二节 书面表达（共25分）假如你是育才中学的李华,你所在城市将于2018年3月15日 一18日举办国际旅游节,在你校招募志愿者。你有意报名参加。请你写一封信,向此次活动主办方提出申请,要点包括:1.自我介绍; 2.写信的目的; 3.申请理由和条件。注意:1.词数100左右,信的内容要包含主要要点;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Sir/ Madam,_Sincerely yours,Li Hua参考答案21-25 BADAD 26-30 BDDAC 31-35 DCBAC 36-40 ADCFE 41-45 ACBAD 46-50 CCBAD 51-55 D
56、DABC 56-60 DABCB61. who 62. exposed 63. its 64. possibly 65. into66. to blame67. the 68. supporting 69. deaths 70. be短文改错：The other day, I walked into a shopping mall and found a beautiful girl smile to me, but I couldnt remember who smilingshe is at all. I felt so ill at ease that all I did was onl
57、y to gently stand there and try her best to smile as brightly as was mypossibly. Suddenly, a crazy idea came into my mind that I decided to keep on talking with her because I didnt know possible though/althoughher. Luckily, we had had a pleasant conversation for ten minute. But when say good-bye to
58、each other, we both 删除 minutes sayingsuddenly realized she had mistaken me with my elder sister. What embarrassing experience it was! for an书面表达：One possible version:Dear Sir / Madam,Im glad to know that an international tourism festival will be held in our city. Im writing to apply to be a voluntee
59、r, because I want to make contributions to this festival.Im Li Hua, a Senior Two student from Yucai High School. As a 17-year-old girl, Im easy-going, energetic and enthusiastic, so I can get along well with people from different backgrounds. Besides, I can speak fluent English, which enables me to help foreign friends better. Moreover, Ive been a volunteer for 5 years, having gained much experience. In addition, I am a native and know our city so well that I can take them to any place they like.Looking forward to your early reply.Sincerely yours,Li Hua